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Leftover Burger Bowl
Summer 2023
All the burger fun, but without the bun! Use up all the leftovers from a big burger cook-up in a salad bowl with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, pickles and onion. A special sauce dressing ties it all together, while also making a nice dent in your condiment collection. A side of fries wouldn’t be out of place.
Serves 4
SPECIAL SAUCE
1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
2 tbsp (30 mL) ketchup
1 tbsp + 1/2 tsp (15 mL + 2 mL) yellow mustard
2 tbsp (30 mL) sweet relish
1/4 cup (60 mL) finely diced dill pickle
4 1/2 tsp (22 mL) pickle brine
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) minced onion
1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) paprika
Pinch cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
BURGER BOWLS
1/2 small red onion
2 large romaine hearts, washed, dried, finely sliced
1 1/3 cups (330 mL) diced tomatoes
2 large dill pickles, cut into thin strips
1 1/3 cups (330 mL) grated aged cheddar, plus more for burgers
Pickled hot peppers or sliced pepperoncini (optional)
4 leftover grilled burgers
1. For the special sauce, whisk all ingredients in a medium bowl until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. For the burger bowls, thinly slice onion and place in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes. Drain and dry.
3. In a large bowl, toss lettuce with enough special sauce to coat. Divide salad between 4 bowls. Top each salad with tomatoes, pickles, cheddar, onion and hot peppers, if using. Place burgers on plate and microwave on high until warm, 45 to 60 seconds. Sprinkle with cheddar and microwave until cheese has melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Cut into slices and place on salads. Serve immediately with remaining special sauce on the side.
Serves 4
